East Dundee Police Commission Hires 3 Officers, Promotes Sergeant

The East Dundee Police Commission hired three new officers and promoted one sergeant in 2025.

The Commission hired Officers Brandon Watson, Griffin Harmer, and Armin Music. Officer Joseph Rybialek was promoted to Sergeant.

Commission Chair Beth Ann Pearson and Commissioners John Theis and Scott Cox held 12 public meetings throughout the year on the third Monday of each month at 3 p.m. in the Police Department Conference Room. The three members spent approximately 135 hours on meetings and administrative work, plus 45 hours conducting candidate interviews.

The Commission uses an entry-level testing model that allows continuous applications and rotating eligibility lists. All three officers hired in 2025 completed the interview process, which evaluates both entry-level applicants and lateral candidates with prior law enforcement experience.

The Commission will continue its monthly meeting schedule in 2026.